Science on the Slopes Environmental Education & Wellness Program
Our Science on the Slopes Environmental Education & Wellness Program aims to foster outdoor educational experiences for children, utilizing the trails and facilities of the ski area. Additionally, we are very excited to launch our collection of Wachusett Mountain resource material, which explores a variety of topics, including Earth Science, Physical Science, Life Science, Engineering & Technology and Health & Wellness.
Pillars of the Field Trip Program
- Connect the classroom to real world
- Provide ways to engage with nature
- Offer physical exercise opportunities
- Build on educators’ expertise to inform expansion of program
At this time, we are preparing to schedule pilot field trips with schools who participated in our 2022 Teacher Workshop. If this applies to you, please fill out the following pilot field trip form HERE. Our team will be in touch within 2 weeks of the submission date. There are several additional field trip resources, outlining field trip options and guidelines of the program, listed below for teachers and chaperones. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Additional Field Trip Resources:
Guide for Field Trip Chaperones
Science on the Slopes Educational Resources Collection
- Brief Overview of Program Topics
- Earth Science
- Physical Science
- Natural Snowmaking Process
- Human Snowmaking Process
- Best Conditions for Snowmaking
- Humidity & Evaporation’s Importance to Snowmaking
- What’s the Wet Bulb Temp Mean & Activity
- Relative Humidity Chart
- Snowmaking Facilities Graphic Organizer
- VIDEO – Wachusett Mountain Snowmaking
- Physical Science Frameworks of Snowmaking
- Life Science
- Engineering & Technology
- Health & Wellness